Carlos Hyde had five carries for 39 yards in his first NFL game with the San Francisco 49ers.

Hyde was treated like a veteran as he started and didn't play special teams.

Hyde considered giving up football earlier in his life.

"I was reflecting on back when I lived in Cincinnati, there was a time in my life when I didn't think football was the route anymore for me. But I had an opportunity to move to Florida and start my life over, and now I'm here," Hyde told NFL Media's Aditi Kinkhabwala after Thursday's game.

The 49ers would like to keep Frank Gore fresh for the end of the season, which could mean more carries for Hyde.